What Is Rhinoplasty? Nose Reshaping Surgery Explained

Rhinoplasty case study: nasal bridge reduction, tip rotation, chin implant to balance nasal/facial proportions.

A Case Study in Rhinoplasty and Chin Implantation

Making a nose look smaller can be achieved by lowering the nasal bridge by removing and resecting bone and cartilage that makes up the nasal dorsum. Typically this is done to remove a nasal hump. In addition, nasal harmony is enhanced by ensuring facial harmony. A recessive chin on profile view further creates the illusion of the nose sticking too far out from the face. Augmenting the chin with a chin implant brings the plane of the lower face forward, making the nose look smaller on profile. The chin implant is made of silicone and is placed through an incision hidden beneath the chin.

Because every face and airway is unique, rhinoplasty uses multiple techniques that are customized to the individual patient. I take into account skin thickness, cartilage strength, facial proportions, nasal airway function, and the patient’s aesthetic goals to select the appropriate combination of maneuvers. Whether the plan emphasizes subtle refinement or significant reconstruction, the individualized approach aims to produce a natural-looking result that respects both cosmetic desires and functional needs.